TAP Into Technology

Leading the Way in Network Technology

Computer networking terminology can become overly fickle once vendor products get into the mix. To help alleviate the confusion, we’re going to go over how Garland Technology approaches terminology and hopefully clear up some understanding about Network TAPs.

The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center has been tracking attacks on global Managed Service Providers (MSP) from Advanced Persistent Threat actors since 2016. Targets of these attacks spread across Information Technology (IT), Energy, Healthcare, Public Health, Communications, and Manufacturing industries.

Make no mistake – securing your organization from outside cyber threats is one of the most difficult and challenging aspects of IT. In all likelihood, attackers are continually probing your network, seeking passwords, vulnerabilities or unprotected ports to gain entrance and privileges. Today it seems as if you need an army of appliances – firewalls, intrusion detection, forensics and more – to properly protect your organization.

With years of experience in the technology industry, headlines about cyber attacks and data breaches stand out to me. Here’s your monthly roundup of the latest hacks and data breaches around the world. In this monthly series, I’ll share information and updates on the most recent hacks that I saw in the news, including causes, resolutions, and what you can do to protect your data.

IP surveillance is quickly becoming a commodity. As the price of high definition network cameras continues to fall, it’s easier to find room in your budget for a basic system. Physical security hardware sales are expected to increase 8.9% by 2025 according to Grand View Research, with the physical security segment market reaching $133.9 billion as of 2016.

If you’ve previously read the Garland Technology blog, you know the importance that network TAPs have with regard to guaranteeing your network security and visibility. These devices provide a complete copy of traffic, passing data to your critical monitoring tools and applications. It’s essential to understand that not all network TAPs are made the same. From speed and materials to functional characteristics, do you know which TAP you need to protect your network?